#FactCheck -AI-Manipulated Clip Misrepresents PM Modi’s Remarks on Iran-Israel Conflict
Executive Summary
Amid the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran, a video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being widely circulated on social media. In the clip, he is allegedly heard supporting Israel and calling Iran a “terrorist state.” The video also appears to show him speaking about the idea of “Akhand Bharat.” Many users are sharing this video as genuine. However, a detailed research by the CyberPeacefound that the claim is false. The viral video is a deepfake created using AI technology.
Claim:
A Facebook page named “Pushpendra Kulshreshtha” shared the video on March 23, 2026, with a caption suggesting that PM Modi made strong remarks in support of Israel and against Iran.
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we first conducted a keyword search to find any credible reports or official statements where PM Modi made such remarks. However, no reliable news reports or authentic videos supporting the claim were found. We then extracted keyframes from the viral video and performed a reverse image search using Google Lens. This led us to the original video posted on the X (formerly Twitter) handle of ANI on March 12, 2026.
The visuals, including PM Modi’s attire and the stage setup, matched the viral clip—indicating that the fake video was created using this original footage. However, in the authentic video, PM Modi did not make any statements about Iran, Israel, or “Akhand Bharat” as seen in the viral version. In the original footage, PM Modi is seen addressing the NXT Summit in Delhi, where he spoke about the global energy crisis arising from ongoing conflicts and highlighted the expansion of LPG and PNG facilities in India. Additionally, a customised keyword search led us to a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office regarding his address at the summit. The statement heard in the viral clip was not found there either.
Conclusion:
The viral video of PM Modi is a deepfake. He did not make any statement calling Iran a “terrorist state” or expressing support for Israel in the manner shown. The original video is from a summit held in Delhi and has been manipulated using AI to spread misleading claims.
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Introduction
In the sprawling and ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime, phishing links, phoney emails, and dubious investment offers are no longer the only tools used by scammers. Cybercriminals are becoming skilled at taking advantage of commonplace digital behaviours, undermining confidence, and turning popular features of our most essential apps into weapons. A fast expanding international threat has been revealed by the National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre(I4C)’s most recent advisory on “WhatsApp account renting”. This scam uses QR codes to trick users into connecting their WhatsApp accounts to fraudulent sites under the guise of a “quick income” opportunity. What initially appears innocuous turns into a tool for thieves to take control of accounts and use them for illicit purposes.
The Global Rise of Cyber Mule Networks
Initially the word “mule” in cybercrime networks referred to a bank account used, knowingly often unknowingly, to transfer or “launder” money obtained from fraud and illegal activities. In light of the evolving nature of this cybercrime, Cyber mules in the present scenario can be referred to as, individuals who knowingly or unknowingly allow their digital identities, devices, or bank accounts to be used for illegal activity.
Various cybersecurity companies as well as Europol and Interpol, have frequently cautioned that hackers are increasingly using digital mule recruiting, which frequently takes the form of the following:
- Work-from-home Offers
- Streams of passive income
- Monetisation of social media
- Roles for verification assistants
- Apps that earn commissions
Earlier versions involved money transfers through personal bank accounts . Criminals now want your digital identity rather than just your money, as the trend has been reported to be changing.
Scammers frequently “rent” victims’ Facebook, LINE, Telegram, and WeChat accounts in parts of Southeast Asia and Africa in order to conduct impersonation frauds or assist with criminal operations. The WhatsApp variant that is making its way to India is a logical progression, although it comes only with the widely used WhatsApp Web linked-device capability.
How the WhatsApp Account Renting Scam Works
I4C’s advisory dated 15th October, 2025, highlights a sophisticated yet psychologically simple scheme that exploits trust, curiosity, and the illusion of easy income.The scam’s lifetime is as follows:
1. The Hook: “Automatically Earn Passive Income”
Threat actors claim users can earn daily rewards by connecting their WhatsApp accounts to a new “partner platform” in their polished and professional Instagram and Facebook ads.
This strategy imitates international scam factories in Cambodia and Myanmar, where victims are lured into investment schemes or bogus tasks by social media advertisements.
2.The Redirect: Rogue APKs & Fake Websites
When victims click on the advertisement, they are sent to
- Fake dashboards for earnings
- Untrustworthy websites that imitate authentic financial interfaces
- Instructions for installing Android APKs from sources other than the Play Store
- These APKs often carry spyware or remote-access malware.
3.The Trap: Scanning a QR Code
The user is asked to scan a QR code through WhatsApp’s “Linked Devices” feature, which is normally used for WhatsApp Web.
Without ever touching the victim’s phone, the con artist obtains complete session access to their WhatsApp account as soon as the QR is scanned.
Threat actors are able to:
- Transmit and receive messages
- Get access to contact lists
- Participate in or start groups
- Assume the victim’s identity
- Conduct frauds using their identities
4.The Illusion: A Multi-Level Commission Structure
A pyramid-style earnings model is displayed to maintain credibility:
- 10% off direct invites
- 5% of secondary invites
- 2% of tertiary invitations
These figures are designed to encourage victims to recruit more users, increasing the number of compromised WhatsApp accounts.
5.The Misuse: “Mule WhatsApp accounts”
The victim’s account becomes a digital mule once it is connected, allowing fraudsters to:
- Start UPI fraud and phishing
- Distribute harmful links
- Impersonate the victim to scam their contacts
- Participate in bulk messaging campaigns
- Get additional mule accounts
Precautions Issued by I4C
I4C has advised citizens to take the following precautions:
- You could face criminal charges or similar consequences if you carelessly rent or link your WhatsApp account for money
- Installing APKs from non-official app shops should be avoided
- Advertisements that promise automatic revenue, referral bonuses, or passive income should be avoided.
- Regularly check linked devices on WhatsApp: Settings → Linked Devices
- Use WhatsApp’s Official support page to report hacked accounts or impersonation: https://www.whatsapp.com/contact/forms/1534459096974129
- Report financial fraud immediately by calling 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in
CyberPeace Outlook
The WhatsApp account rental fraud is not an isolated phenomenon; rather, it is the latest mutation of a global cybercrime apparatus that feeds on social engineering, digital identity theft, and international mule networks. Its simplicity, all it takes to take over your digital life is a QR code scan, makes it especially hazardous. I4C’s timely warning serves as an important reminder that easy money is nearly always a trap in the digital world and that, if we let our guard down, our most reliable platforms can become attack surfaces. Stay informed, and stay safe. In order to protect our identities, data, and communities, cyber hygiene is now a must.
References
- https://www.cnbctv18.com/personal-finance/mule-account-fraud-on-the-rise-what-it-is-and-how-to-shttps://i4c.mha.gov.in/theme/resources/advisories/Mule%20Whatsapp%20V1.4.pdftay-safe-19662507.htm
- https://i4c.mha.gov.in/theme/resources/advisories/Mule%20Whatsapp%20V1.4.pdf
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Executive Summary:
A viral video of the Argentina football team dancing in the dressing room to a Bhojpuri song is being circulated in social media. After analyzing the originality, CyberPeace Research Team discovered that this video was altered and the music was edited. The original footage was posted by former Argentine footballer Sergio Leonel Aguero in his official Instagram page on 19th December 2022. Lionel Messi and his teammates were shown celebrating their win at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Contrary to viral video, the song in this real-life video is not from Bhojpuri language. The viral video is cropped from a part of Aguero’s upload and the audio of the clip has been changed to incorporate the Bhojpuri song. Therefore, it is concluded that the Argentinian team dancing to Bhojpuri song is misleading.
Claims:
A video of the Argentina football team dancing to a Bhojpuri song after victory.
Fact Check:
On receiving these posts, we split the video into frames, performed the reverse image search on one of these frames and found a video uploaded to the SKY SPORTS website on 19 December 2022.
We found that this is the same clip as in the viral video but the celebration differs. Upon further analysis, We also found a live video uploaded by Argentinian footballer Sergio Leonel Aguero on his Instagram account on 19th December 2022. The viral video was a clip from his live video and the song or music that’s playing is not a Bhojpuri song.
Thus this proves that the news that circulates in the social media in regards to the viral video of Argentina football team dancing Bhojpuri is false and misleading. People should always ensure to check its authenticity before sharing.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the video that appears to show Argentina’s football team dancing to a Bhojpuri song is fake. It is a manipulated version of an original clip celebrating their 2022 FIFA World Cup victory, with the song altered to include a Bhojpuri song. This confirms that the claim circulating on social media is false and misleading.
- Claim: A viral video of the Argentina football team dancing to a Bhojpuri song after victory.
- Claimed on: Instagram, YouTube
- Fact Check: Fake & Misleading
A video circulating widely on social media shows a child throwing stones at a moving train, while a few other children can also be seen climbing onto the engine. The video is being shared with a communal narrative, with claims that the incident took place in India.
Cyber Peace Foundation’s research found the viral claim to be misleading. Our research revealed that the video is not from India, but from Bangladesh, and is being falsely linked to India on social media.
Claim:
On January 15, 2026, a Facebook user shared the viral video claiming it depicted an incident from India. The post carried a provocative caption stating, “We are not afraid of Pakistan outside our borders. We are afraid of the thousands of mini-Pakistans within India.” The post has been widely circulated, amplifying communal sentiments.
Fact Check:
To verify the authenticity of the video, we conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens by extracting keyframes from the viral clip. During this process, we found the same video uploaded on a Bangladeshi Facebook account named AL Amin Babukhali on December 28, 2025. The caption of the original post mentions Kamalapur, which is a well-known railway station in Bangladesh. This strongly indicates that the incident did not occur in India.
Further analysis of the video shows that the train engine carries the marking “BR”, along with text written in the Bengali language. “BR” stands for Bangladesh Railways, confirming the origin of the train. To corroborate this further, we searched for images related to Bangladesh Railways using Google’s open tools. We found multiple images on Getty Images showing train engines with the same design and markings as seen in the viral video. The visual match clearly establishes that the train belongs to Bangladesh Railways.
Conclusion
Our research confirms that the viral video is from Bangladesh, not India. It is being shared on social media with a false and misleading claim to give it a communal angle and link it to India.
